South Padre Island Dolphin Research and Nature Center
- Includes news, mission, blog, and programs.
- http://www.spinaturecenter.com/

Sea Turtle Inc.
- Education, research, and rehabilitation center in South Padre Island, Texas.
- http://www.seaturtleinc.com/

Coastal Studies Laboratory
- Located in Isla Blanca Park. Serves the missions of university education, coastal research, and public service/public education.
- http://www.panam.edu/dept/csl/csl.html

Check your Beach Water Quality
- Beach water monitoring for South Padre Island.
- http://www.earth911.org/WaterQuality/default.asp?beach_id=201&cluster=6